Rare WWII Australian Women's National Emergency Legion (WNEL) Transport Badge
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Rare WWII Australian Women's National Emergency Legion (WNEL) Transport Badge

Code: z99emi20010e


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a rare World War II badge for the Australian Women's National Emergency Legion (WNEL), Transport. This badge was made in Brisbane, headquarters of the WNEL. Among other duties, the WNEL provided transportation for the many Americans who arrived there. The badge is a winged wheel.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 3/4" in height and 1-15/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with tongue-style C catch.

MARKINGS: HANDFORD BRISBANE.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Great Britain and Commonwealth collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCDX13 LAAEX1/13 SAAEX4/14

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows some light wear and abrasions on the reverse.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.